dan_189

Thanks Joe! I'm missing that second page in the manual I have.

Why is it so easy for everyone to reinstall this helper spring? I'm not overly confident in taking apart the clutch pedal assembly nor do I think I can actually reach those bolts either

Really trying to not let this defeat me and having to give it to the dealership...

DBJoe996

Most of what I have seen and read is that people are finding a way to remove the clutch helper spring and leaving it out. I think once they find a way to remove it they just leave it off and decide that the clutch pedal is smoother without it.

I know it sounds like a PITA to remove the clutch pedal with the bracket, but I find that the manual is the correct way to do things. Since you have the spring out, aren't the gold bracket bolts/nuts easily accessible?

dan_189

They are still in veryyy difficult positions way uin the footwell, there is next to no access.

Although one of the hardest parts is pressing in the clutch whilst moving the spring around. Could I disconnect the clutch pedal by removing the c clip and bolt so it can move freely?

DBJoe996

Worth a try at this point. Good luck!

Ahsai

Hold on guys. I take back what I said about removing the gold bracket. I didn't realize it's attached to the pedal. I'm sure the clutch pedal does NOT need to be removed for this procedure.

While I have not replaced that booster spring personally, I did remove and reinstall that pin to correct a mistake the dealer made when they replaced the broken booster spring (under warranty). The tech inserted the pin the wrong way and I had to remove the pin and flip it around. Here's what I wrote in my "DIY journal": "When inserting the pin, no need to align spring and pedal and insert horizontally (physically impossible). Just put the pin onto the spring [canister] first, then the pin will snap onto the pedal easily. Must lock the spring with a 3mm fat wire at the back of the spring before removing the pin"

Hope this helps.

dan_189

Thanks guys, its proving very difficult thanks for the tips Asahi unfortunately I havent even gotten to the point where I can start thinking about the bolt

I think i'm going to disconnect the master cylinder from the pedal that way I wont have to worry about pushing in the clutch when trying to get the canister in place.

Looks like the only way to get it in is twist and somehow clip it into place... Then attach it to the pedal.

Visualising it by looking at clutch pedal assemblies has helped so ill just keep trying I guess!

dan_189

Okay! So 2 steps forward one step back!

Was able to get the cylinder into the bracket but I did this by removing one of the black clips and disconnecting the pedal from the master cylinder. This gave me a bit more room to move.

So my plan is to push in the clutch (I've re connected the pedal) slide the canister that is hanging in the gold bracket forward and whilst it's moved forward put the black tab back in place...

Thats the theory anyway!

FWIW the new canister is much larger in diameter than my original... Could explain all the trouble I've been having

Wish me luck!

dan_189

Guys, my theory didnt work...

So now i'm stuck, I think its a trip to the dealership tomorrow morning.

I can get it in the bracket without one of the plastic clips but that doesn't work. Even tried removing one of the bolts for some flex, couldn't get it off access was too tight

dan_189

So went to the dealership saturday morning, needed to go pick up a few parts anyway.

They couldn't put the spring in, they said it was a clutch pedal assembly out job... ugh

Water Hound

This thread
https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...matically.html
had plenty of info and feedback that you might find helpful.

dan_189

Thanks for that, I've read that thread a few times over. Helped with getting it out but little information around getting it back in especially because on the revised spring canister is bigger than the original.

buzzbar

This is a message from the future (2019). Did you ever resolve the clutch boost spring? It's been three years since the last post, and no update. I'm about to do the same thing, so my ears are open!

dporto

^^ That's because that's what it says in their book (which is written to maximize profits for the stealership) Did they give you an estimate? Just remember, that # represents the job before they ream you for as many new parts as possible... Many people have done this job without all the problems you're having... You got the thing out - it has to go back in... I feel your pain (even more so after you pay the piper)...

808Bill

Any issue leaving a broken spring in place other than the squeaky/crunchy noise? Car shifts fine and I can't fit under the dash!

hatchetf15

808Bill...can only think the broken spring could catch and bind on clutch release. I noticed that on mine, as it would click/hesitate/grab on release, and decided it was time for some under-dash gymnastics.